Who made Room 237?
Rodney Ascher
Room 237 is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher about interpretations of Stanley Kubrick’s film The Shining (1980) which was adapted from the 1977 novel of the same name by Stephen King….
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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH Room 237?
According to the Timberline Lodge website, http://www.timberlinelodge.com, “Kubrick was asked not to depict Room 217 (featured in the book) in The Shining, because future guests at the Lodge might be afraid to stay there. So a nonexistent room, Room 237, was substituted in the film.
When was Room 237 made?
March 29, 2013 (USA)Room 237 / Release date
What hotel was The Shining filmed?
the Timberline Lodge
Even though King’s inspiration for The Shining is the Stanley Hotel, the Stanley Kubrick film based on his novel (starring Jack Nicholson) was filmed at the Timberline Lodge in Mt Hood, Oregon (for its exterior scenes).
Is there a room 237 documentary?
Room 237 is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Rodney Ascher about interpretations of Stanley Kubrick ‘s film The Shining (1980) which was adapted from the 1977 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film includes footage from The Shining and other Kubrick films, along with discussions by Kubrick enthusiasts.
What is Room 237 in the Shining?
Room 237 is told entirely through voiceovers by people with different theories about The Shining. According to one, the film is about the genocide of Native Americans, because, according to the story, the hotel was built on a Native American burial mound; and there is imagery throughout the film associated with the American West.
How many segments are in Room 237?
Room 237 has nine segments, each focusing on a different element within The Shining which “may reveal hidden clues and hint at a bigger thematic oeuvre.” Produced by Tim Kirk, the documentary’s title refers to a room in the haunted Overlook Hotel featured in The Shining .
Is Room 237 a Rorschach test?
It’s a Rorschach test to be freely interpreted by its audience. By what name was Room 237 (2012) officially released in Canada in English?